ChampCar Supplemental Rules

The Thompson 12

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Thompson, NT Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026
Version v1.0 • Updated Mar 23, 2026 4:26 PM
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Event Snapshot

At a Glance
Dates
Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026
Track
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Registration Times - Move-In Day
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
5:15 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
7:00 AM
Green Flag
8:00 PM
Flagtronics Firmware
v.0.9.0.0.
Approved Media
Race Control Logs
View Tech Sheets
(Race Weekend Only!)
Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
Coming Soon

Weekend Schedule for The Thompson 12 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware v.0.9.0.0.

Friday Event Schedule

Aug 21, 2026
7:00 AM
Gates Open
5:15 PM
New to ChampCar Meeting
11:00 AM
Tech & Registration Open
6:00 PM
Tech & Registration Close

Saturday Event Schedule- 12 Hour Enduro

Aug 22, 2026
6:00 AM
Registration Opens
7:00 AM
Driver & Crew Meeting
8:00 PM
Checkered Flag
7:35 AM
Cars To Grid
8:05 PM
Post Race Impound
8:40 PM
Awards Ceremony
8:00 AM
Start Endurance Race
10:00 PM
Everyone must be over the bridge outside of the first entry gate

Track Master Details for Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Event Special Notices

ESN 1
Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surround public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
ESN 2
Clothing / Shorts: Shorts are not permitted on pit lane (in hot pits) during racing events. Open toed shoes are not allowed on pit lane while the track is hot.
ESN 3
Quiet Time- 10:00pm to 6:00am
ESN 4
Max sound of 96dbA at 50-feet will be enforced per the BCCR by the facility. Mufflers are required at Thompson Speedway.
ESN 5
Garages, and Test Day Garages $60 per day, Test Day $250 Signup Link https://thompsonspeedway.checkfront.com/reserve/

Timing, Scoring, and Live Stream

Standard ChampCar Rules

ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.

NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.

All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.

Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.

Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.

Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar. Firmware Required: v.0.9.0.0.

Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.

Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.

Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.

Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.

Tech Line Requirements

  • Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
  • Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
  • Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
  • Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
  • All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
  • Electronic tech form completed.

Facility and Event Details for Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

TBD

Garage Rentals.
$60.00 per day.
Garage spaces are 16' wide and approximately 30' deep.
https://thompsonspeedway.checkfront.com/reserve/

Garages may be booked online up to 2 days in advance of the event. All remaining available stalls will be first come first serve on site the day of the event at the registration building.

Cancellations must be made at least 2 days before the event in order to receive a refund. ...

Closed toed shoes are required in all areas of the paddock.

All guests over the bridge must be ChampCar Weekend Members - $20

Yes/Yes In the club house.

Credit card pumps. Sunoco Racing Fuels

Created Mar 23, 2026 10:54 AM • Last updated Mar 23, 2026 4:26 PM • Version v1.0